Patent Model for Stereoteype Matrices

National Museum of American History

Object Details

Shiland, Alexander
Description (Brief)
This patent model demonstrates an invention for creating stereotype matrices; the invention was granted patent number 119537. The patent describes an apparatus for stamping separate letters into soft materials to make electrotype or stereotype molds, or for stamping letters into wood.
Location
Currently not on view
ca 1871
patent date
1871-10-03
ID Number
GA.89797.119537
patent number
119537
accession number
089797
catalog number
GA*89797.119537
Object Name
manufacture, stereotype matrices
Object Type
Patent Model
Physical Description
metal (overall material)
wood (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 9 cm x 22.2 cm x 20.5 cm; 3 9/16 in x 8 3/4 in x 8 1/16 in
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National Museum of American History
Record ID
nmah_998756
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b3-c034-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
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